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Word: Badger
Speech Type: Noun
early 16th century: perhaps from badge, with reference to its distinctive head markings. The verb sense (late 18th century) originates from the sport of badger baiting
ˈbadʒə
a heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat.
Short Definition:heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of weasel family
a native of Wisconsin.
Short Definition:native of Wisconsin
Word: Badger
Speech Type: Verb
ˈbadʒə
repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester
Short Definition:repeatedly ask someone to do something
Examples:- Tom had finally badgered her into going
- journalists badgered him about the deals
- his daughter was always badgering him to let her join
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